Bill 118 hr 10399, titled "To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to direct the President to end financial assistance for funeral expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic," aims to stop the provision of financial aid for funeral expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 originally included provisions for financial assistance to help families cover funeral costs for loved ones who passed away due to COVID-19.
If this bill is passed, it would require the President to cease providing financial assistance for funeral expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This could have significant implications for families who have lost loved ones to the virus and were relying on this assistance to cover funeral costs.
The bill does not provide any specific reasons for ending this financial assistance, but it is likely that it is being proposed in response to changing circumstances related to the pandemic. It is important to note that this bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is potentially signed into law.